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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.32 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.32 and 138.93 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.32 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.32 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.32 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 36,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.33/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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